Unit name | Physics and Chemistry for Earth Scientists |
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Unit code | EASC10006 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Kohn |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The goal of this unit is to give students a foundation in the fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry needed for geology and environmental geoscience. Closely integrated in this goal is the development of applied mathematical and problem-solving skills. The unit is optional but any Earth Science student who is admitted to the University without good A-level grades in Maths, Physics and Chemistry (or their equivalent qualifications) is strongly advised to take the unit. The unit will comprise 42 lectures and 14 practicals.
At the start of the course there will be a basic algebra test. Those who pass will join the course in week 3. Those who do not pass will receive algebra teaching in weeks 1 and 2.
The Physics component will run in weeks 3 to 8; Chemistry will run in weeks 9 to 14.
3 lectures and 1 (3 hour) practical per week. In addition homework assignments will be set. Course materials and formative assessment exercises will be delivered online.
Summative assessment is divided equally between the Physics and Chemistry components of the unit.
For the Physics component the assessment will be a series of weekly tests (80%) and a problem set (20%).
For the Chemistry component the assessment will be a series of weekly tests (100%).
Custom textbooks will be provided; material will also be provided online.